33 Aortic Coarctation (10) FOLLOW-UP At least every 2 years at a GUCH centre Long term complications Arterial hypertension (geometry of the aortic arch normal, gothic, crenel may play a role) Role of exercise induced hypertension? Recurring or residual aortic coarctation Aneurysm of the ascending aorta or at the intervention site (patch repair!) risk for rupture/death Aortic valve anomaly / Shone complex Aneurysm of the circle of Willis

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